Associate Security Analyst
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Security Analyst monitoring client environments, investigating threats, and tuning SIEM detections. DirectDefense delivers managed cybersecurity defense, vulnerability assessments, and compliance services.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze user behavior, logs, and alerts from NGAV/EDR, Firewall, IDS/IPS, Web Proxy, and other technologies for clients across various industries.
- Monitor, triage, and investigate SIEM alarms and client support requests.
- Assist with developing and tuning new SIEM detection capabilities.
- Contribute to and participate in documenting Incident Response activities.
- Conduct regular vulnerability scans, analyze results, and suggest remediations.
- Report on security threats, metrics, and defense effectiveness to a variety of client audiences.
- Help build a next-generation Security Operations Center and actively hunt for evidence of compromise across client environments.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity, risk management, security operations, network operations, or equivalent knowledge.
- Experience with SIEM and EDR tools for monitoring, detection, and response to potential security incidents.
- Proven experience investigating potential threats, either through proactive threat hunting or analyzing customer-reported tickets.
- Strong ability to triage events, accurately identifying real threats versus false positives.
- Proficient in log analysis, interpreting system logs to detect security events and identify root causes.
- Familiarity with threat intelligence, applying findings to improve detection and response efforts.
- Understanding of network protocols and system vulnerabilities to assess and address security risks effectively.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance and security frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST, PCI, GDPR) and their application.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, enabling accurate evaluation of complex security data.
- Effective communication skills, capable of documenting findings clearly and providing actionable recommendations.
- Ability to work the stated Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Friday day-shift schedule.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flex PTO program
- Paid certification and continuing education
- Up to 10% annual bonus
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